Vee manifold

Abstract

A manifold having a first side, a second side, a first channel extending from the first side to the second side, and a second channel extending from the first side to the second side is disclosed. The first channel and the second channel each define a linear longitudinal axis. In one embodiment, the first channel longitudinal axis and the second channel longitudinal axis are oblique to the first side and the second side of the manifold. The manifold of the present disclosure provides channels that can be easily cleaned and allow for an increased flow performance.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A manifold for a first substance and a second substance to travel therethrough, the manifold comprising:
 a block having a first exterior side and a second exterior side, the block having a vee-shape, the first exterior side having an inlet connection portion and the second exterior side having an outlet connection portion; 
 a first channel extending from the first exterior side to the second exterior side, the first channel defining a first channel longitudinal axis, the entirety of the first channel longitudinal axis being linear, the entirety of the first channel having a uniform diameter; and 
 a second channel extending from the first exterior side to the second exterior side, the second channel defining a second channel longitudinal axis, the entirety of the second channel longitudinal axis being linear, the entirety of the second channel having a uniform diameter, 
 wherein the first channel and the second channel are inclined toward each other as the first channel and the second channel extend from the first exterior side of the block to the second exterior side of the block, and 
 wherein the first channel and the second channel together form a vee-shape, and 
 wherein the first channel and the second channel intersect at a point outside of the block. 
 
     
     
       2. The manifold of  claim 1 , wherein the block has a stepped surface adjacent the second exterior side. 
     
     
       3. The manifold of  claim 1 , wherein the first exterior side of the block has a first width and the second exterior side of the block has a second width, the first width greater than the second width. 
     
     
       4. The manifold of  claim 1 , wherein the inlet connection portion comprises a first connection portion disposed at a first portion of the first exterior side of the block and a second connection portion disposed at a second portion of the first exterior side of the block; and wherein the outlet connection portion comprises a third connection portion disposed at a third portion of the second exterior side of the block. 
     
     
       5. A manifold for a first substance and a second substance to travel therethrough, the manifold comprising:
 a block having a first exterior side and a second exterior side, the block having a vee-shape, the first exterior side having an inlet connection portion and the second exterior side having an outlet connection portion; 
 a first channel extending from the first exterior side to the second exterior side, the first channel defining a first channel longitudinal axis, the entirety of the first channel longitudinal axis being linear, the entirety of the first channel having a uniform diameter; and 
 a second channel extending from the first exterior side to the second exterior side, the second channel defining a second channel longitudinal axis, the entirety of the second channel longitudinal axis being linear, the entirety of the second channel having a uniform diameter, 
 wherein the first channel and the second channel are inclined toward each other as the first channel and the second channel extend from the first exterior side of the block to the second exterior side of the block, 
 wherein the first channel and the second channel together form a vee-shape, and wherein the first channel and the second channel intersect at a point outside of the block, 
 wherein the inlet connection portion comprises a first threaded connection portion disposed within a first portion of the first exterior side of the block and a second threaded connection portion disposed within a second portion of the first exterior side of the block, and 
 wherein the outlet connection portion comprises a third threaded connection portion disposed around a third portion of the second exterior side of the block.